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Aldar launches third edition of Manassah programme

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Aldar Properties launched the third cycle of its Manassah programme — a six-month incubator, aimed at cultivating entrepreneurial talent and advancing retail concepts in the UAE to become part of Aldar’s thriving retail portfolio. The programme is held in partnership with startAD, the global startup accelerator powered by Tamkeen and anchored at NYU Abu Dhabi. ...

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Time to dust off the word detente, engage with China

Is detente still a dirty word? I hope not. We may soon need it. Back in the 1970s, that little French duosyllable was almost synonymous with “Kissinger.” Despite turning 99 last month, the former secretary of state has not lost his ability to infuriate people on both the right and the left — witness the reaction to his suggestion at ...

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Foxconn EV push takes it back to future

Consider, if you will, a scenario where Foxconn Technology Group enjoys margins three times fatter than Apple Inc. That may be hard to imagine because the developer of iPhones is one of the largest companies in the world, earning close to $100 billion annually, while the one that makes those devices brings in 5% of that. But this was once ...

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